June 28: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: A devastating Russian missile strike targeted a crowded shopping center in central Ukraine, killing at least 18 civilians and injuring over 50 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as a 'terrorist act', noting that over 1,000 people were inside the mall at the time. An air raid warning had briefly alerted some shoppers before the missile struck.
• 2019: Two suicide bombers detonated explosives in Sulu, Philippines, killing four soldiers and two civilians. The Islamic State (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack.
• 2007: Biographical note about Kiichi Miyazawa, who served as the 78th Prime Minister of Japan and was born in 1919.
• 2005: A final architectural design for the Freedom Tower, a memorial and symbolic reconstruction project at the World Trade Center site in Manhattan, was formally unveiled. This design represented a significant step in New York City's healing and resilience after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
• 2003: The prestigious Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA Show was held in St. Charles, Illinois, spanning four days. A remarkable highlight of the event was the auction of a pristine 1967 L88 red Corvette coupe with only 12 miles on its odometer. Roger Judski made history by purchasing this rare vehicle for an astounding US$640,000, setting a record for the world's most expensive production Corvette at the time.
• 2001: Mortimer Adler, a renowned American philosopher known for his work on intellectual history and educational philosophy, passed away. Adler was a significant figure in 20th-century philosophical thought, best known for his contributions to the Great Books movement and his efforts to make philosophy accessible to the general public.
• 1996: Eddie Murphy stars in 'The Nutty Professor', a comedy film that opens in theaters across the United States, marking a significant moment in 1990s comedy cinema.
• 1979: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) implemented a substantial 24% increase in global oil prices, significantly impacting the world economy and energy markets. This dramatic price hike contributed to economic instability and heightened inflationary pressures in many countries during the late 1970s.
• 1974: A catastrophic landslide resulted in the tragic death of approximately 200 people due to falling earth and rocks, highlighting the devastating potential of geological events and natural disasters.
• 1973: The Black Sports Hall of Fame was established, honoring pioneering African American athletes who broke racial barriers and achieved extraordinary success. The inaugural class included legendary figures like Paul Robeson, Jesse Owens, Jim Brown, and Althea Gibson, celebrating their remarkable contributions to sports and civil rights.

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June 28th marks the 179th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 180th in case of leap years).

There are 186 days remaining until the end of the year.

June 28th is the 28th day of the month of June.

What day of the week is June 28?

On June 28th, 2025 the day of the week is Saturday.

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The zodiac sign associated with June 28th is Cancer according to the Western Zodiac.

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